Utilities Quality & Compliance Leader

Port Macquarie Hastings Council; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week plus flextime

PPE and uniform provided

Discounted gym membership via Fitness/

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a Utilities Quality & Assurance Officer to join the Utilities Planning & Design Section within the Community Utilities Group. The role combines QA, compliance and continuous improvement while working with water, wastewater and waste services to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will gather performance data for reporting, conduct internal audits, review processes and engage with field teams to drive quality and regulatory outcomes, protecting public

Qualifications

• Diploma level qualification in Environmental Science, Quality Assurance or Compliance or an equivalent mix of qualification and experience.
• Experience interpreting legislation, regulatory requirements and standards.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with ability to research information and identify practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities and take initiative.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel and general IT skills.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site inspections to support compliance, assurance and improvement activities.
• Conduct audits and reviews to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice to Council teams on compliance requirements and actions.
• Collaborate with operational teams and external stakeholders to achieve quality and compliance outcomes.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities on Licence conditions and reviews.
• Prepare and submit compliance, assurance and regulatory reports.
• Collate, analyse and report on quality and compliance data and maintain documentation.
• Support procurement and coordination of auditors and contractors.

Skills

Legislation interpretation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Diploma level in Environmental Science / Quality Assurance / Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a Utilities Quality & Assurance Officer to join the Utilities Planning & Design Section within the Community Utilities Group. The role combines QA, compliance and continuous improvement while working with water, wastewater and waste services to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will gather performance data for reporting, conduct internal audits, review processes and engage with field teams to drive quality and regulatory outcomes, protecting public